Job summary LOCUM CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN IN GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 12 MONTH FIXED TERM POST BASED AT PRINCESS ROYAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & ORPINGTON HOSPITAL King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust General Medicine Care Group Site: PRUH & South Sites Locum Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine Full-time 10 PAs 12 month Fixed Term Contract The General Medicine Care Group at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) is seeking to add to their team of consultants to provide General Internal Medicine for inpatients. We are looking for a, proactive and compassionate consultant. The post-holder will be working within the General Medicine care group to supplement the team both for inpatients and as part of the acute medical take team on a rota basis. We encourage candidates with other sub-specialty interests to apply and are able to expand and modify the role to match the post holder's specialty interests. The London Borough of Bromley has a growing, ageing population. It already has the largest population of older people of all the London Boroughs with 58,200 people aged 65 years, about 17% of population. It is expected that this will increase to 82,500 (42% increase) by 2035.The older population accounts for 53% of emergency admissions and 72% of bed days Main duties of the job Job Plan for Locum Consultant GIM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday 9-12pm 9am Board round Full Ward Round 9am Board round Full ward round 9am Board round Full Ward Round 9am Board round Full Ward round 9am Board round Full Ward Round 12-2pm Grand Round 1-2pm 2-5pm -Board round huddle 3.30pm - 10 minutes -clinical work admin/family meetings -Board round huddle 3.30pm - 10 minutes -clinical work admin/family meetings Speciality Clinic/referrals -Board round huddle 3.30pm - 10 minutes -clinical work admin/family meetings SPA for revalidation and CPD On call rota Monday To Thursday 1 in 28 - 5-8pm on site, 8pm-8am non resident Post take ward round 8am Friday 1 in 28 - 12-8pm on site, 8pm-8am non resident Post take ward round Saturday 8am-12pm Saturday Or Sunday 1 in 9-12-8pm on site, 8pm-8am non resident Post take ward round Sunday 8am-12pm About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum excLondon Weighting Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-MED-PRUH-6889654-B Job locations Princess Royal University Hospital Orpington BR6 8ND Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference. We welcome and encourage potential candidates to come for an informal visit. To discuss a visit or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Tamer Mikhail, Clinical Lead tamer.mikhailnhs.net or Stephen Bristow Service Manager on 01689 865009, stephen.bristow1nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference. We welcome and encourage potential candidates to come for an informal visit. To discuss a visit or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Tamer Mikhail, Clinical Lead tamer.mikhailnhs.net or Stephen Bristow Service Manager on 01689 865009, stephen.bristow1nhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registerable medical qualification Full MRCP Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD) Registration Essential Full Registration with GMC Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered. Applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC general medicine/acute medicine Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered. Training and Experience Desirable Acute Medical experience Administration Essential Experience in day-to-day organisation of General Medicine on wards services in a busy Teaching Hospital Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes Desirable Management course and/or qualification Management and Leadership Essential Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Management course and/or qualification Audit and Quality Improvement Essential Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects. Desirable Audit Publications Research and Publications Essential Experience of clinical research. Publication of relevant review articles or case reports. Desirable Relevant research experience Teaching Essential Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation. Desirable Teaching skills course/qualification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registerable medical qualification Full MRCP Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD) Registration Essential Full Registration with GMC Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered. Applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC general medicine/acute medicine Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered. Training and Experience Desirable Acute Medical experience Administration Essential Experience in day-to-day organisation of General Medicine on wards services in a busy Teaching Hospital Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes Desirable Management course and/or qualification Management and Leadership Essential Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Management course and/or qualification Audit and Quality Improvement Essential Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects. Desirable Audit Publications Research and Publications Essential Experience of clinical research. Publication of relevant review articles or case reports. Desirable Relevant research experience Teaching Essential Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation. Desirable Teaching skills course/qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Princess Royal University Hospital Orpington BR6 8ND Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)